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Last Update: 2/10/2025

Ohio Ireland Trade Commission

Status
Current
Type of Board
Permanent
Authority
R.C. 149.60
Total Membership
9
Dates of Appointment
Not later than 90 days after the effective date.
Term Length
Public members serve 4 years; legislative members serve 2 years or the remainder of the member's legislative term.
Ending Date of Term
Report Requirements
Not later than 15 months after the effective date, and annually thereafter, the commission must issue a report of its activities during the preceding year, and any associated findings and recommendations, to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Chairperson
Elected from among the members of the commission.
Subject To Sunset Review
Yes
Full-time
No
Restriction on Partisan Affiliation
No
Senate Confirmation Required
Yes
Expiration Date
December 31, 2028
Appointment Authority
Governor, Senate President, Speaker
Membership Composition
House members, Public members, Senate members, State agency employees
Compensation
Expense Reimbursement
Staff Assistance
None specified
Additional Information
Qualifications

(1) Three members of the Senate, appointed by the President of the Senate, who have knowledge of, or current or past involvement in, organizations that promote Irish affairs, or have interest in the well-being of trade relations between Ohio and Ireland; (2) Three members of the House, appointed by the Speaker of the House, who have knowledge of, or current or past involvement in, organizations that promote Irish affairs, or have interest in the well-being of trade relations between Ohio and Ireland; (3) Three members appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the senate, who shall include the following: (a) One member who represents a state institution of higher education; (b) One member who represents the Ohio chamber of commerce or a successor organization that advances business interests in this state; (c) One member who represents Irish American communities or interest in this state.